it was inevitable....my mother is a cook ( i would say chef ) and i've always loved what she served us and she has always taken great care in providing us with healthy & delicious meals. i was inspired to do the same for my family & i hope my daughters do the same for theirs. i feel bad when i hear about young ladies getting married & not knowing how to cook anything but boxed mac & cheese. actually, last week was the first time that i made baked ziti & i've been married almost 10 years. i know some people make it once a week (which is fine if that's what they want to keep doing, but for those who are looking for a change, I thought I'd give some inspiration). and so, i have started a food blog to help get some creative juices flowing.

Monday, December 13, 2010

mini grilled pizza



make dough in advance since it takes time to rise...
Pizza Dough
whisk together 3 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
make a well and add 1 1/3 cup warm water
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 packet of yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

when foamy, mix in 3 Tablespoons olive oil
knead until smooth (5 minutes)
brush w/ olive oil
cover in a bowl and let rise until doubled
1 1/2 hours
divide into several small balls & roll out onto floured surface
i used my panini press to grill (opened)

once grilled, add your preferred toppings
and bake at 400 degrees for about 10 min or until cheese is melted

i added fresh crushed garlic, rubbed into cooked dough.
pour olive oil over top
fresh baby spinach
ricotta cheese
shredded cheese blend
fresh mozzarella
coarse salt

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